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May 24, 2023 Unknown
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Black and white photograph of the Clinton Roque Club Ladies. Eleven women are pictured. The photograph was taken at the Clinton roque court on N. Walnut and W. Main Streets. Ca. 1950. Women identified: far left: Annabel Hermann ; second from left: Hazel Williams ; third from left in dark dress: Beulah Rainey ; fourth from left: Mabel Thompson. Memories of the Clinton Roque Club from Jim Wilson: " From my memory, this picture is in front of the Roque Club's "club house" which was...
Topics: Clinton Roque Court, Clinton Roque Club, Roque, Croquet, Illinois -- Clinton -- Clubs
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May 24, 2023 Unknown
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Black and white photograph of the Clinton Roque Club Ladies. Eleven women are pictured with one women holding two roque mallets. The photograph was taken at the Clinton roque court on N. Walnut and W. Main Streets. Ca. 1960. Women identified: far left: Annabel Hermann ; second from left: Hazel Williams ; third from left in dark dress: Beulah Rainey ; fourth from left: Mabel Thompson. Memories of the Clinton Roque Club from Jim Wilson: " From my memory, this picture is in front of the Roque...
Topics: Clinton Roque Court, Clinton Roque Club, Roque, Croquet, Illinois -- Clinton -- Clubs
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May 19, 2023 Richard Wagers
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Interview of Richard W. Wagers. Wagers is a native of Clinton, Illinois and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Wagers was interviewed by Marie Maltby in Clinton, Illinois on April 28, 2023.
Topics: Vietnam War, Vietnam War Veterans, Illinois -- Clinton -- Biography
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May 9, 2023 William L. Warren
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Interview of Lt. Col. William L. Warren, Army Medical Service Corps (ret.). Warren was born in 1926 in Morton, Illinois. He served in the US Navy from 1944-1946, in the Naval Reserves from 1946-1948, and then in the US Army from 1948-1968. During that time, Warren served as support during World War II and the Korean War. Warren was interviewed by Marie Maltby and Jeff Morlock on January 7, 2023.
Topics: William Lane Warren, Veterans, American veterans, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, WWII,...
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May 3, 2023 Fern Lane Briggs
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Text of a speech given by Fern Lane Briggs at an Old Settlers' Reunion event. A note in the copy is dated 1983, but the author states she gave the speech "a couple of years ago." The speech gives a brief history of several villages in DeWitt County that were no longer in existence. The villages are: Franklin, Zabriska, Swisher, and Solomon.
Topics: Illinois -- DeWitt County -- History, Ghost towns -- Illinois -- History, Old Settlers' Reunion
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Nov 3, 2022 Hawkins Studio
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Ca. 1939 black and white photograph of a girl in costume as a flower girl. The girl was a student at the Bobby Wilson School of Dance located in Clinton, Illinois. She was in costume for a performance based on a wedding theme and is sitting on a small set of stairs.
Topics: Dancers, dancing, Bobby Wilson's School of Dance, Tap dance, Illinois -- Clinton -- History, Bobby...
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Nov 3, 2022 Hawkins Studio
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Ca. 1939 black and white photograph of a girl in costume as a flower girl. The girl was a student at the Bobby Wilson School of Dance located in Clinton, Illinois. She was in costume for a performance based on a wedding theme and is sitting on a small set of stairs.
Topics: Dancers, dancing, Bobby Wilson's School of Dance, Tap dance, Illinois -- Clinton -- History, Bobby...
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Nov 3, 2022 Hawkins Studio
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Ca. 1939 black and white photograph of a girl and a boy in costume as a flower girl and a ring bearer. The children were students at the Bobby Wilson School of Dance located in Clinton, Illinois. They were in costume for a performance based on a wedding theme.
Topics: Dancers, dancing, Bobby Wilson's School of Dance, Tap dance, Illinois -- Clinton -- History, Bobby...
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Nov 3, 2022 Hawkins Studio
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Ca. 1939 black and white photograph of a girl and a boy in costume as a flower girl and a ring bearer. The children were students at the Bobby Wilson School of Dance located in Clinton, Illinois. They were in costume for a performance based on a wedding theme.
Topics: Dancers, dancing, Bobby Wilson's School of Dance, Tap dance, Illinois -- Clinton -- History, Bobby...
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Nov 3, 2022 Unknown
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Black and white photograph of a girl in a cowboy costume posing in a field with a pony. The girl was likely a student of the Bobby Wilson School of Dance, located in Clinton, Illinois.
Topics: Girls, Dancers, Ponies, Illinois -- Clinton -- History, Bobby Wilson School of Dance
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Nov 3, 2022 Unknown
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Ca. 1939 black and white photograph of dancer Ray Thompson. He is wearing a tuxedo and standing outside of a brick house. Ray was a student at the Bobby Wilson School of Dance, located in Clinton, Illinois.
Topics: Dancers, dancing, Bobby Wilson's School of Dance, Tap dance, Illinois -- Clinton -- History, Bobby...
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Nov 3, 2022 Hawkins Studio
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Ca. 1939 black and white photograph of tap dancer Connie Sterling in costume and tap shoes. She is posing in front of a dark backdrop. Connie was a student at the Bobby Wilson School of Dance, located in Clinton, Illinois.
Topics: Dancers, dancing, Bobby Wilson's School of Dance, Tap dance, Illinois -- Clinton -- History, Bobby...
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Nov 3, 2022 Hawkins Studio
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Ca. 1939 black and white photograph of tap dancer Emma Langley in costume and tap shoes. She is posing against a pillar. Emma was a student at the Bobby Wilson School of Dance, located in Clinton, Illinois.
Topics: Dancers, dancing, Bobby Wilson's School of Dance, Tap dance, Illinois -- Clinton -- History
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Nov 3, 2022 Hawkins Studios
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Ca. 1939 black and white photograph of tap dancer Emma Langley and an unknown girl. Both girls are in costume, wearing tap shoes, and are posing in front of pillars and a backdrop. The girls were students of the Bobby Wilson School of Dance, located in Clinton, Illinois.
Topics: Dancers, dancing, Bobby Wilson's School of Dance, Tap dance, Illinois -- Clinton -- History
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Nov 3, 2022 Hawkins Studio
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Ca. 1939 black and white photograph of tap dancer Emma Langley in costume and tap shoes. She is posing on a large, decorative prop. Emma was a student at the Bobby Wilson School of Dance, located in Clinton, Illinois.
Topics: Dancers, dancing, Bobby Wilson's School of Dance, Tap dance, Illinois -- Clinton -- History
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Nov 3, 2022 Hawkins Photography Studio
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Ca. 1939 black and white photograph of tap dancer Emma Langley and an unknown girl. Both girls are in costume, wearing tap shoes, and are posing in front of pillars and a backdrop. The girls were students of the Bobby Wilson School of Dance, located in Clinton, Illinois.
Topics: Dancers, dancing, Bobby Wilson's School of Dance, Tap dance, Illinois -- Clinton -- History
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Sep 28, 2022 Unknown
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Black and white photograph of a young girl in a dance costume and tap shoes, ca. 1940. This image is from Bobby Wilson's Dance School, which operated in Clinton, Illinois from at least 1938 to at least 1940. It's not known if the girl was in the dance school or not.
Topics: Bobby Wilson's Dance School, Illinois -- Clinton -- History, Girls, Dancers, Tap dancers, 1940s
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Sep 20, 2022 Unknown
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Photograph of the 1947 DeWitt County Board of Supervisors, taken on the steps of the DeWitt County Courthouse, Clinton, Illinois. L-R: Back row: M.T. Goken, Lester Glenn, Bert Hunt, True Ives, Charles Curl, John Parker Center row: John Hammitt, Frank Ryan, Joe Grady, Harry Gunn, Frank Glenn Front row: Fred Cahal, Charles Jones, Fred Enos, Frank Stewart, Harry Litsenberger Donated by Frank Glenn, 2022
Topics: DeWitt County Board of Supervisors, Illinois -- DeWitt County -- History, DeWitt County courthouse
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Sep 20, 2022 Unknown
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Photograph of a committee of the DeWitt County Board of Supervisors, taken in the DeWitt County Courthouse, Clinton, Illinois. Seven men in suits sit or stand around a round table. A calendar in the background from Taylor Abstract shows it is April. The year is not shown, but is 1948. The two men seated on the far left are (l-r) Charles Jones and Lester Glenn. The man seated on the far right is Fred Enos. Donated by Frank Glenn, 2022.
Topics: DeWitt County Board of Supervisors, Illinois -- DeWitt County -- History, DeWitt County Courthouse
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Sep 20, 2022 Unknown
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Photograph of the DeWitt County Board of Supervisors taken at a dinner at the Magill Hotel in Clinton, Illinois. The men are standing behind a table set for dinner. Left to right: J.A. Scott, Robb Bartlett, Paul Huber, Roy Schumaker, True Ives, Kenneth Dunca, Laurence Burns, Coy Talbert, Lester Glenn, Carl Reeser, S.F. Weaver, C.A. Roberts.
Topics: DeWitt County Board of Supervisors, Illinois -- DeWitt County -- History, County Boards, Magill...
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Sep 20, 2022 Unknown
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Photograph of the DeWitt County Board of Supervisors standing outside of the Third DeWitt County Courthouse in Clinton. The board was made up of all men. The man in the third row, second from the right is Lester Glenn. The man in the top row center is Frank Glenn. ca. 1948 Photograph donated by Frank Glenn, 2022.
Topics: Illinois -- DeWitt County -- History, DeWitt County Courthouse, DeWitt County Board of Supervisors,...
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Jun 6, 2022 Nelson Thorp and Sue Lichty
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Oral history of 1st Lt. Nelson Thorp who served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Lt. Thorp served in Vietnam for 2 years and 10 months. Thorp is a native of DeWitt County, Illinois. The interview was conducted Tuesday, March 20, 2022 by Sue Lichty from the Battle Cross Crusaders: a veterans support group based in Clinton, Illinois. This interview was submitted to the Library of Congress for the Veterans' History Project.
Topics: Vietnam War -- Personal narratives, United States Army -- Veterans, Veterans, Illinois -- DeWItt...
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Mar 14, 2022 Unknown
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Photograph of the cast of "The Proud Princess". The play was put on by the 5th grade class at Douglas School in Clinton, Illinois. The students are all in costume. Some of the students have been identified: Top row [l-r]: Norman Moore, Unknown, Wilma [last name unknown] on the platform, Edna Jones, Jim Wrone, Unknown, Mary Rose Thompson, Unknown Bottom row [l-r]: Unknown, James Rude, Unknown, Ronald Stout, Richard Berry, Unknown.
Topics: Douglas School, School plays, The Proud Princess, Fifth grade, Gradeschool, Elementary schools,...
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Mar 10, 2022 Unknown
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Aerial image of Custom Farm Service in Clinton, Illinois. This business was on route 54, west of Clinton. This location later became Dempster Products. This is now (2022) the site of Clinton Academy, Country Junction, and Clinton Antique Mall and owned by North Fertilizer.
Topics: Custom Farm Service, Agriculture, Illinois -- DeWitt County -- Clinton, Arial photogrpahy
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Feb 24, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone photograph of Wapella Aution House, Wapella, Illinois. Funding for this project was made possible by Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).
Topics: Wapella Auction House, Auction houses, Illinois -- DeWitt County -- Wapella, Drone photography
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Feb 24, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone photograph of the boat dock and restaurant at Weldon Springs State Park outside of Clinton, Illinois. Funding for this project was made possible by Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).
Topics: Weldon Springs State Park, State parks, Docks, Illinois -- DeWitt County -- Clinton, Drone...
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Feb 24, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone photograph of the original entrance of the Vespasian Warner Public Library. Funding for this project was made possible by Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).
Topics: Vespasian Warner Public Library District, Public libraries, Illinois -- DeWitt County -- Clinton,...
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Feb 24, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone photograph of the boat dock and restaurant at Weldon Springs State Park outside of Clinton, Illinois. Funding for this project was made possible by Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).
Topics: Weldon Springs State Park, State parks, Docks, Illinois -- DeWitt County -- Clinton, Drone...
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Feb 24, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone photograph of the boat dock and restaurant at Weldon Springs State Park outside of Clinton, Illinois. Funding for this project was made possible by Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).
Topics: Weldon Springs State Park, State parks, Docks, Illinois -- DeWitt County -- Clinton, Drone...
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Feb 24, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone photograph of the boat dock and restaurant at Weldon Springs State Park outside of Clinton, Illinois. Funding for this project was made possible by Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).
Topics: Weldon Springs State Park, State parks, Docks, Illinois -- DeWitt County -- Clinton, Drone...
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Feb 24, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone photograph of the boat dock at Weldon Springs State Park outside of Clinton, Illinois. Funding for this project was made possible by Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).
Topics: Weldon Springs State Park, State parks, Docks, Illinois -- DeWitt County -- Clinton, Drone...
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Feb 24, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone photograph of Wapella Aution House, Wapella, Illinois. Funding for this project was made possible by Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).
Topics: Wapella Auction House, Auction houses, Illinois -- DeWitt County -- Wapella, Drone photography
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Feb 24, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone photograph of Wapella Aution House, Wapella, Illinois. Funding for this project was made possible by Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).
Topics: Wapella Auction House, Auction houses, Illinois -- DeWitt County -- Wapella, Drone photography
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Feb 24, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone photograph of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Clinton, Illinois. Funding for this project was made possible by Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).
Topics: St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Catholic churches, Churches, Illinois -- DeWitt County --...
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Feb 24, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone photograph of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Clinton, Illinois. Funding for this project was made possible by Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).
Topics: St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Catholic churches, Churches, Illinois -- DeWitt County --...
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Feb 24, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone Photograph of Prairie Passage Park. This was the site of Clinton High School and later Clinton Junior High School. This is also the site chosen by Jesse Fell and James Allen for the founding of Clinton. Funding for this project was made possible by Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).
Topics: Prairie Passage, Clinton High School, Clinton Junior High School, Illinois -- DeWitt County --...
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Feb 24, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone Photograph of Prairie Passage Park. This was the site of Clinton High School and later Clinton Junior High School. Funding for this project was made possible by Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).
Topics: Prairie Passage, Clinton High School, Clinton Junior High School, Illinois -- DeWitt County --...
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Feb 24, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone Photograph of Prairie Passage Park. This was the site of Clinton High School and later Clinton Junior High School. Funding for this project was made possible by Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).
Topics: Prairie Passage, Clinton High School, Clinton Junior High School, Illinois -- DeWitt County --...
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Feb 24, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone photograph of the Magill Restoration Centre. Also known as the Taylor Magill Hotel and the Magill Hotel. Funding for this project was made possible by Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).
Topics: Magill Hotel, Taylor Magill Hotel, Magill House, Magill Restoration Centre, Hotels, Illinois --...
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Feb 24, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone photograph of the Magill Restoration Centre. Also known as the Taylor Magill Hotel and the Magill Hotel. Funding for this project was made possible by Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).
Topics: Magill Hotel, Taylor Magill Hotel, Magill House, Magill Restoration Centre, Hotels, Illinois --...
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Feb 24, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone photograph of the northeast corner of Mr. Lincoln's Square decorated for Christmas, Clinton, Illinois. Funding for this project was made possible by: Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).
Topics: Illinois -- DeWitt County -- Illinois, Mr. Lincoln's Square, Drone Photography, Christmas...
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Feb 24, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone photograph of the southeast corner of Mr. Lincoln's Square decorated for Christmas, Clinton, Illinois. Funding for this project was made possible by: Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).
Topics: Illinois -- DeWitt County -- Illinois, Mr. Lincoln's Square, Drone Photography, Christmas...
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Feb 24, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone photograph of Mr. Lincoln's Square decorated for Christmas, Clinton, Illinois. Funding for this project was made possible by: Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).
Topics: Illinois -- DeWitt County -- Illinois, Mr. Lincoln's Square, Drone Photography, Christmas...
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Feb 24, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone photograph of West Main Street, with a view of Mr. Lincoln's Square, in Clinton, Illinois.
Topics: Street views, Illinois -- DeWitt County -- Clinton, Mr. Lincoln's Square, Drone photograpjy
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Feb 24, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone photograph of Coffee Corner, a coffee shop in Clinton, Illinois. Coordinates: 40°9'0.2864" N 88°57'50.9153" W Funding for this project was made possible by Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).
Topics: Coffee Corner, Cafes, Coffee shops, Restaurants, Illinois -- DeWitt -- Clinton, Drone photography
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Feb 23, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone photograph of Lincoln Elementary School, Clinton, Illinois. Coordinates: 40°9'0.2864" N 88°57'50.9153" W Funding for this project was made possible by Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).
Topics: Lincoln Elementary School, Elementary Schools, Clinton Unit School District #15, CUSD #15, Illinois...
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Feb 23, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone image of the Clinton Academy, home of the Clinton Alternative Education, is a part of the Clinton Schools but operates as part of the Bloomington School District. Funding for this project was made possible by: Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).
Topics: Clinton Unit School District No 15, CUSD #15, The Clinton Academy, Illinois -- DeWitt County --...
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Feb 23, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone image of Clinton Community High School parking lot, Clinton, Illinois. Funding for this project was made possible by: Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).
Topics: Clinton Community High School, CCHS, Illinois -- DeWitt County -- Clinton, High schools, Clinton...
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Feb 23, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone image of the Clinton Community High School football field and track, Clinton, Illinois. Funding for this project was made possible by: Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).
Topics: Clinton Community High School, CCHS, Illinois -- DeWitt County -- Clinton, High schools, Clinton...
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Feb 23, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone image of Clinton Community High School, Clinton, Illinois. Funding for this project was made possible by: Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).
Topics: Clinton Community High School, CCHS, Illinois -- DeWitt County -- Clinton, High schools, Clinton...
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Feb 23, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone image of Clinton Community High School, Clinton, Illinois. Funding for this project was made possible by: Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).
Topics: Clinton Community High School, CCHS, Illinois -- DeWitt County -- Clinton, High schools, Clinton...
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Feb 23, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone image of Clinton Elementary School (2nd-5th grades), Clinton, Illinois. Funding for this project was made possible by: Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).
Topics: Clinton Elementary School, Elementary Schools, Clinton Unit School District #15, CUSD #15, Illinois...
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Feb 23, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone image of Clinton Elementary School playground, Clinton, Illinois. Funding for this project was made possible by: Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).
Topics: Clinton Elementary School, Elementary Schools, Clinton Unit School District #15, CUSD #15, Illinois...
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Feb 23, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone image of Clinton Elementary School (2nd-5th grades), Clinton, Illinois. Funding for this project was made possible by: Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).
Topics: Clinton Elementary School, Elementary Schools, Clinton Unit School District #15, CUSD #15, Illinois...
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Feb 23, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone image of the entrance of Clinton Junior High School, Clinton, Illinois. Funding for this project was made possible by: Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).
Topics: Clinton Junior High School, Clinton Unit School District #15, CUSD #15, CJHS, Illinois -- DeWitt...
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Feb 23, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone image of the entrance of Clinton Junior High School, Clinton, Illinois. Funding for this project was made possible by: Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).
Topics: Clinton Junior High School, Clinton Unit School District #15, CUSD #15, CJHS, Illinois -- DeWitt...
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Feb 23, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone image of the entrance of Clinton Junior High School, Clinton, Illinois. Funding for this project was made possible by: Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).
Topics: Clinton Junior High School, Clinton Unit School District #15, CUSD #15, CJHS, Illinois -- DeWitt...
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Feb 23, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone photograph of Clinton Junior High School, Clinton, Illinois. Funding for this project was made possible by: Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).
Topics: Clinton Junior High School, CJHS, Illinois -- DeWitt County -- Clinton, Junior high schools, Drone...
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Feb 23, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone photograph of Mr. Lincoln's Square decorated for Christmas, Clinton, Illinois. Funding for this project was made possible by: Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).
Topics: Illinois -- DeWitt County -- Illinois, Mr. Lincoln's Square, Drone Photography, Christmas...
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Feb 23, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone photograph of the grounds north of the C.H. Moore Homestead/DeWitt County Museum. https://chmoorehomestead.org/ Funding for this project was made possible by Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).
Topics: C.H. Moore Homestead, DeWitt County Museum, Museums, Victorian homes, Illinois -- DeWitt County --...
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Feb 23, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone photograph of the north side of the C.H. Moore Homestead/DeWitt County Museum. This house was the final home of Clifton H. Moore. https://chmoorehomestead.org/ Funding for this project was made possible by Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).
Topics: C.H. Moore Homestead, DeWitt County Museum, Museums, Victorian homes, Illinois -- DeWitt County --...
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Feb 23, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone photograph of the grounds north east of the C.H. Moore Homestead/DeWitt County Museum. Photographer Edvydas Cicenas is visible on the far left. https://chmoorehomestead.org/
Topics: C.H. Moore Homestead, DeWitt County Museum, Museums, Victorian homes, Illinois -- DeWitt County --...
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Feb 23, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone photograph of the south side of the DeWitt County Museum, Clinton, Illinois. This house was the final home of Clifton H. Moore. https://chmoorehomestead.org/ Funding for this project was made possible by Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).
Topics: C.H. Moore Homestead, DeWitt County Museum, Museums, Victorian homes, Illinois -- DeWitt County --...
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Feb 23, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone photograph of the east side of the DeWitt County Museum, Clinton, Illinois. This house was the final home of Clifton H. Moore. The image features the museum entrance, parking lot, barn, and display buildings. https://chmoorehomestead.org/ Funding for this project was made possible by Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).
Topics: C.H. Moore Homestead, DeWitt County Museum, Museums, Victorian homes, Illinois -- DeWitt County --...
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Feb 23, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone photograph of the east side of the DeWitt County Museum, Clinton, Illinois. This house was the final home of Clifton H. Moore. The image features the museum entrance, parking lot, barn, and display buildings. https://chmoorehomestead.org/ Funding for this project was made possible by Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).
Topics: C.H. Moore Homestead, DeWitt County Museum, Museums, Victorian homes, Illinois -- DeWitt County --...
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Feb 22, 2022 EMC Photorgraphy
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Drone photograph of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Clinton, Illinois. Coordinates: 40°9'20.6498" N 88°57'35.4491" W Altitude: 513.3 ft Funding for this project was made possible by Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).
Topics: St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Catholic churches, Churches, Illinois -- DeWitt County --...
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Feb 22, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone Photograph of Prairie Passage Park. This was the site of Clinton High School and later Clinton Junior High School. Coordinates: 40°9'19.4762" N 88°57'42.2839" W Altitude: 881.6 ft Funding for this project was made possible by Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).
Topics: Prairie Passage, Clinton High School, Clinton Junior High School, Illinois -- DeWitt County --...
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Feb 22, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone photograph of the Magill Hotel. Also known as the Taylor Magill Hotel, the Magill House, and the Magill Restoration Centre. Coordinates: 40°9'11.2599" N 88°57'37.4077" W Altitude: 375.5 ft Funding for this project was made possible by Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).
Topics: Magill Hotel, Taylor Magill Hotel, Magill House, Magill Restoration Centre, Hotels, Illinois --...
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Feb 22, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone photograph of Lincoln Elementary School, Clinton, Illinois. Coordinates: 40°9'0.2864" N 88°57'50.9153" W Altitude: 272.3 ft Funding for this project was made possible by Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).
Topics: Lincoln Elementary School, Elementary Schools, Clinton Unit School District #15, CUSD #15, Illinois...
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Feb 22, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone photograph of Warner Hospital and Health Services in Clinton, Illinois. This was formally the Dr. John Warner Hospital. Coordinates: 40°8'57.869" N 88°57'50.7071" W Altitude: 473.0 ft Funding for this project was made possible by Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).
Topics: Warner Hospital and Health Services, Dr. John Warner Hospital, Hospitals, Illinois -- DeWitt County...
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Feb 22, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone photograph of Douglas Elementary School, Clinton, Illinois. Coordinates: 40°9'9.9126" N 88°57'0.3518" W Altitude: 404.9 ft Funding for this project was made possible by Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).
Topics: Douglas Elementary School, Clinton Unit School District #5, CUSD #15, Elemetary Schools, Illinois...
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Feb 16, 2022 Unknown
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Colorized postcard photograph of the Clinton, Illinois Interurban Depot. The photograph is undated, but the postcard was mailed in 1909. The Interurban was formally the Illinois Traction System.
Topics: Illinois Traction System, Illinois Interurban, Railroads, Illinois -- DeWitt County -- Clinton
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Feb 16, 2022 Mrs. W.S. Lowe
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Postcard photograph of the first electric trolley train car in Clinton, Illinois. The photograph was taken by Mrs. W.S. Lowe.
Topics: Trolley cars, Electric trains, Illinois -- DeWitt County -- Clinton
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Feb 15, 2022 Unknown
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Postcard photograph of four Clinton Public Schools, ca. 1910. Douglas School Washington High School Webster School Lincoln School Clinton, Illinois
Topics: Clinton Unit School District, Schools, Douglas School, Washington High School, Webster School,...
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Feb 15, 2022 Unknown
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Postcard image of Lincoln School in Clinton, Illinois. This building has been torn down and replaced.
Topics: Lincoln School, Clinton Unit School District, Schools, Illinois -- DeWitt County -- Clinton
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Feb 15, 2022 Unknown
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Postcard Photograph of the boat dock at Weldon Springs State Park, just outside of Clinton, Illinois. The postcard was sent in 1908.
Topics: Weldon Springs State Park, State parks, Boat docks, Illinois -- DeWitt County -- Clinton
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Feb 15, 2022 Unknown
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Postcard photograph of the John Warner Hospital, Clinton, Illinois. The postcard was sent in 1913. This building has been torn down.
Topics: John Warner Hospital, Hospitals, Illinois -- DeWitt County -- Clinton
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Feb 15, 2022 Unknown
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Postcard photograph of Illinois Traction System, locally called the Interurban, tracks on South Monroe Street in Clinton, Illinois. The postcard was mailed January 1, 1911.
Topics: Illinois Traction System, Interurban, Railroads, Illinois -- DeWitt County -- Clinton
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Feb 15, 2022 Unknown
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Undated photograph of Clinton High School, later the Clinton Junior High School, in Clinton, Illinois. The building has been torn down.
Topics: Clinton High School, Clinton Community High School, Clinton Junior High School, Schools, High...
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Feb 15, 2022 Unknown
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Undated photograph of Washington School, what would become the Clinton High School, in Clinton, Illinois.
Topics: Clinton High School, Clinton Community High School, Washington School
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Feb 15, 2022 Unknown
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Undated photograph of Clinton High School building that faced North Jackson street. The building has since been torn down.
Topics: Clinton High School, Clinton Community High School, Illinois -- DeWitt County -- Clinton
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Feb 15, 2022 Unknown
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Photograph of the original Douglas School building in Clinton, Illinois.
Topics: Douglas School, Elementary schools, Illinois -- Clinton -- History
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Feb 9, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone image of Clinton Shopping Center, Clinton, Illinois. The center includes Dollar Tree, Your Time Fitness, Discount Tobacco, and the Coffee Corner. Coordinates: 40°8'50.7286" N 88°57'50.081" W Altitude: 644.8 ft Funding for this project was made possible by: Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).
Topics: Illinois -- DeWitt County -- Clinton, Shopping centers, Dollar Tree, Discount Tobacco, Your Time...
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Feb 9, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone image of Clinton Junior High School, Clinton, Illinois. Coordinates: 40°8'35.0697" N 88°58'33.7143" W Altitude: 576.7 ft Funding for this project was made possible by: Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).
Topics: Clinton Junior High School, Clinton Unit School District #15, CUSD #15, CJHS, Illinois -- DeWitt...
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Feb 9, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone image of Clinton Community High School, Clinton, Illinois. Coordinates: 40°8'49.616" N 88°58'36.3418" W Altitude: 729.4 ft Funding for this project was made possible by: Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).
Topics: Clinton Community High School, CCHS, Illinois -- DeWitt County -- Clinton, High schools
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Feb 9, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone image of Clinton Elementary School (2nd-5th grades), Clinton, Illinois. Image includes the entrance and basketball courts. Coordinates: 40°8'36.2245" N 88°58'27.133" W Altitude: 687.7 ft Funding for this project was made possible by: Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).
Topics: Clinton Elementary School, Elementary Schools, Clinton Unit School District #15, CUSD #15, Illinois...
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Feb 9, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone image of Mr. Lincoln's Square in downtown Clinton, Illinois. Coordinates: 40°9'9.384" N 88°57'45.7742" W Altitude: 1078.1 ft Funding for this project was made possible by: Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).
Topics: Illinois -- DeWitt County -- Illinois, Mr. Lincoln's Square
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Feb 9, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone image of the Clinton Academy, home of the Clinton Alternative Education, is a part of the Clinton Schools but operates as part of the Bloomington School District. Coordinates: 40°8'45.7659" N 88°58'58.0411" W Altitude: 723.4 ft Funding for this project was made possible by: Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries...
Topics: Clinton Unit School District No 15, CUSD #15, The Clinton Academy, Illinois -- DeWitt County --...
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Feb 9, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone image near where the Illinois Terminal Railroad (the Interurban) rails once lay. The rails have been removed in recent years, but the raised area where the rails lay is still very visible. The area was cut back in 2020 by Ameren to do maintenance on the electrical lines. This site is near the C.H. Moore Hometead/DeWitt County Museum. Coordinates: 40°9'41.7917" N 88°57'33.1755" W Altitude: 847.2 ft Funding for this project was made possible by Libraries Transforming...
Topics: Illinois Terminal Railroad, Illinois Traction System, Illinois -- DeWitt County -- Clinton,...
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Feb 9, 2022 EMC Photography
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Drone image near where the Illinois Terminal Railroad (the Interurban) rails once lay. The rails have been removed in recent years, but the raised area where the rails lay is still very visible. The area was cut back in 2020 by Ameren to do maintenance on the electrical lines. This site is near the C.H. Moore Hometead/DeWitt County Museum. Coordinates: 40°9'38.5909" N 88°57'32.9395" W Altitude: 655.9 ft
Topics: Illinois Terminal Railroad, Illinois Traction System, Illinois -- DeWitt County -- Clinton,...
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Feb 9, 2022 EMC Photography
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Image of the front of the Clifton H. Moore Homestead, now the DeWitt County Museum. The house is decorated for Christmas. The drone was probably 8 feet off the ground for this image. The Homestead had just been repainted in colors that were closer to the original. Coordinates: 40°9'36.6503" N 88°57'30.4753" W Altitude: 528.6 ft Funding for this project was made possible by Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library...
Topics: DeWitt County Museum, Illinois -- Dewitt County -- Clinton, C.H. Moore Homestead, Houses --...
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Feb 9, 2022 EMC Photography
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Image of the grounds of the Clifton H. Moore house, now the DeWitt County Museum, including the bridge and barn storage, taken from just north of the main structure. Coordinates: 40°9'43.1806" N 88°57'33.4081" W Altitude: 847.2 ft
Topics: DeWitt County Museum, Illinois -- Dewitt County -- Clinton, C.H. Moore Homestead, Houses --...
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Dec 29, 2021 DeWitt County Ohio Colony
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Program from the first meeting of the DeWitt County Ohio Colony. The Colony was made up of people who emigrated to DeWitt County, Illinois from Ohio. The program includes a list of members, with their ages, years spend in Illinois, a home counties in Ohio. It also includes images of buildings from Clinton and Kenney and Weldon Springs State Park, all in DeWitt County.
Topics: Ohio -- History, Illinois -- DeWitt County -- History, DeWitt County Ohio Colony, Clubs and...
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Oct 22, 2021 Ivan Stanwood, Marie Maltby, Sue Licty
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Interview of Clinton, Illinois resident and World War II veteran, Ivan Stanwood. Stanwood served as a seaman 1st class, stationed at Port Chicago, California Naval Base from March to August 1945. Interview conducted by Marie Maltby and Sue Lichty at Stanwood's home in Clinton, Illinois, 11 Oct 2021.
Topics: Ivan Stanwood, Illinois -- DeWitt -- Clinton -- Biography, World War 1939-1945 -- Personal...
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Sep 14, 2021 David Henan, Marie Maltby, Sue Lichty
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Interview of Clinton, Illinois resident and Vietnam War veteran, David Henard. Henard served as a captain in Company B, 25th Aviation BTN, 25th Infantry Division. He was involved in the Tet Offensive. Intervew conducted by Marie Maltby and Sue Lichty at the Vespasian Warner Public Library District, Clinton, Illinois. 17 Aug 2021
Topics: David Henard, Illinois -- DeWitt -- Clinton -- Biography, Vietnam War -- Personal Narratives,...
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Mar 2, 2021 Unknown
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Photograph of students from the one-room school in Midland City, Illinois. Terry Fortman is the fourth student from the left in the front row. Fern DeMent was the teacher. All other students are unidentified. NOTE: the original belongs to Terry Fortman.
Topics: One-room schools, Illinois -- DeWitt County -- Midland City, Schools
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Jan 19, 2021 DeLand-Weldon School District
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"The Spotlight" DeLand-Weldon Unit School District 57 yearbook, 1949. DeLand and Weldon, Illinois.
Topics: Deland/Weldon High School, Illinois -- DeWitt County -- Weldon, Illinois -- Piatt County -- DeLand,...
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Jan 19, 2021 Nixon Township High School
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“Nixonia” Nixon Township High School Yearbook, Weldon, Illinois, 1926.
Topics: Nixon Township High School, Deland/Weldon High School, Illinois -- DeWitt County -- Weldon,...
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Jan 19, 2021 Nixon Township High School
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“Nixonia” Nixon Township High School Yearbook, Weldon, Illinois, 1925.
Topics: Nixon Township High School, Deland/Weldon High School, Illinois -- DeWitt County -- Weldon,...
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Jan 19, 2021 Nixon Township High School
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“Nixonia” Nixon Township High School Yearbook, Weldon, Illinois, 1924.
Topics: Nixon Township High School, Deland/Weldon High School, Illinois -- DeWitt County -- Weldon,...